Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigeria, including Jonathan’s ADC meeting amid 2027 speculations, a shocking murder case in Kano, FRSC’s push for armed operatives, and Tinubu’s mass promotion of paramilitary officers.
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1. Goodluck Jonathan visits ADC leadership amid 2027 speculation
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday night, fueling speculation over his possible 2027 presidential run. The visit followed the ADC’s First National Caucus meeting in Abuja, where the party was formally adopted as a coalition platform.
2. Coalition backs ADC over unregistered ADA for 2027 bid
A coalition aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu has officially chosen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform, rejecting the unregistered All Democratic Alliance (ADA). Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed the resolution during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
3. Kano man arrested for allegedly killing grandparents over food dispute
A 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, has been arrested in Kano for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death over a food dispute. The incident occurred on Thursday at Kofar Dawanau Quarters, according to Kano State Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
4. FRSC Corps Marshal suggests arming personnel to enforce traffic laws
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, stated that arming officers may be necessary to enforce traffic regulations safely. Speaking on Thursday, Mohammed highlighted the dangers FRSC personnel face when confronting heavy-duty vehicles on Nigerian highways.
5. Delta police arrest three kidnappers after shooting victim over ransom
Three suspected kidnappers in Delta State, Chukwuebuka Nka, Uche Okechukwu, and Somto Chukwuma, were arrested after allegedly collecting N2 million ransom and shooting the victim in the leg for insufficient funds. Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
6. Tinubu promotes over 52,000 paramilitary personnel in two years
The Federal Government announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has promoted more than 52,000 officers across four paramilitary services under the Ministry of Interior within two years. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo described the move as breaking decades of career stagnation.
7. Jonathan emphasizes forgiveness and reconciliation for national stability
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said he holds no grudges over past political conflicts, highlighting forgiveness and reconciliation as key to Nigeria’s political stability and cohesion. He spoke at a requiem mass for Chief Audu Ogbeh in Abuja on Wednesday.
8. Atiku Abubakar denies links to media consultant amid 2027 claims
Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, denied any association with media consultant Kola Johnson. Atiku also rejected statements attributed to Johnson regarding his plans to protect Yoruba interests if elected in 2027.
9. Defence HQ reports arrest of 120 criminals, rescue of 41 kidnapped victims
The Defence Headquarters said troops arrested over 120 criminals, including 26 terrorist collaborators, and rescued 41 kidnapped victims during nationwide operations from September 14–22. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, confirmed the operations across all regions of Nigeria.
10. Ganduje, Jibrin pledge support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election in Kano
Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin led party stakeholders in Kano to declare support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The leaders also vowed to unseat the current New Nigeria Peoples Party administration in the state.
